Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Palm Beach State College; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

a retirement program

tuition assistance

paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College in Florida invites applications for adjunct Biology instructors. The position involves teaching biology courses, applying educational theories, assessing student learning, and contributing to program evaluation aligned with the college’s mission.

The college emphasizes open, continuous applicant pool and flexible schedules; responsibilities include developing curricula and maintaining department standards while supporting a diverse student body across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom.
• Must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities.
• Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

Skills

Technology in classroom

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Biology

Job description

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.


• Develop discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities.


• Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.


• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom.


• Must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.


• Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Application Requirements

• Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web-based unofficial transcripts will not be considered.


• Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy, a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application.


• Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.


• PLEASE NOTE: This is an open, continuous applicant pool.


• Positions will be filled by the department on an as-needed basis.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs.

With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

• health insurance


• a retirement program


• tuition assistance


• paid time off

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as \"the Sunshine Laws,\" all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

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